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The Bristol side is strong as expected with eight internationals in the starting XV.

Australian international Luke Morahan, Ireland international Ian Madigan and All Black Steven Luatua all make their competitive debuts.

The other players making their competitive debut for Bristol are forwards Nick Haining, Sione Faletau and Dan Thomas.

Latta will skipper the side from the second row.

Latta arrived from Gloucester this summer. The 6ft 6in lock was born in New Zealand but is also English qualified. He is a former New Zealand U20s international playing for his country at the 2012 IRB Junior World Championships which saw the Baby Blacks reach the final of the competition only to be beaten by hosts South Africa.